2008 Ford Escape Hybrid power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between gears, and there was a significant delay while shifting into third gear. Additionally, the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel while driving, the…”
filed Nov 27, 2023
“Vehicle was parked. I got in to start the vehicle. Upon reversing it immediately locked the steering wheel, shut down completely and I saw the letters 'safely stop' appear as well as the red triangle (per auto manual the red triangle is described as 'master vehicle electrical hazard warning lamp'…”
filed Jul 23, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 29 | 10% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 14% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 10% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.